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3.05.2009

Onward toward Little Rock

Hey everyone. In mere moments, I'll begin my automotive journey toward Little Rock, Ark., in search of high-caliber women's basketball.

We're loading up Wifey's Seqouia -- I'm joined by OA News sports editor Mike Szvetitz, beat hack Andrew "Gribs" Gribble and shooter Cliff Williams -- and headed out around 8 a.m.

I'll report on my progress when possible.

I'll be covering the Alabama-Tennessee women's game tonight as a service to the Advertiser's Tide- and Vol-tinged fans. Your top-seeded Auburn Tigers begin play Friday, thirty minutes after noon CST.

BASEBALL UPDATE: Auburn beat Davidson 14-2 on Wednesday night, hitting three home runs in the process. The Tigers, now 5-4, have hit 20 homers in their nine games this season. A four-game series against Brown University begins Friday.

Behave, you HOTTIES.

316 Comments:

Jay G. Tate said...: I eat at places along my way. I don't have time to venture out. Nell is meeting with writers at 5.; 1:47 PM
michael said...: Mexican? And in Arkansas at that? Boo, Jay.; 1:48 PM
hehateme said...: Exactly...... Mexican over BBQ in W Memphis? JGT, are those beat writers making you delirious?; 1:48 PM
FSJ said...: Jay said he is not a BBQ man the other day..

No worries though. I eat enough to take up the slack.; 1:48 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: mexican sounds good. me loves some chips & salsa.; 1:48 PM
michael said...: Commissary BBQ in Germantown is only a few minutes off 385 on you way into Memphis. Eat there. Get the bbq nachos or bbq sandwich. You should go there on the way back.; 1:50 PM
michael said...: BBQ has brought FSJ out; 1:50 PM
michael said...: I can't believe you went through Memphis and didn't stop at Graceland, Jay.; 1:51 PM
FSJ said...: Yep michael...

Ironically I am eating brisket right now.; 1:51 PM
Monica said...: HAHA @ us posting over Jay G. choice for lunch.

We're on the verge of drinking Kool aid from little Dixie cups...; 1:52 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: mexican in memphis? is this going to start the BBQ stories again?; 1:53 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: pass the jug Mon.; 1:53 PM
Monica said...: I say Faker should organize a BBQ Cook off for the 2009 Iron Bowl.; 1:54 PM
Jet said...: I have a history with jugs.; 1:54 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: mon when you are addicted you take what morsels you can get!; 1:55 PM
FSJ said...: WEG....

tsk tsk..

BBQ stories are wonderful...; 1:55 PM
Jet said...: MOnica,

I say we just BBQ his butt instead.; 1:55 PM
Scott M. Brannan said...: oh my! what did i say????; 1:55 PM
j-z said...: In honor of Mr. Jay G. Tate's road trip, I say we all share our favorite road trip stories. I nominate Michael to go first.; 1:55 PM
FSJ said...: Great idea Monica...

BBQ Tiger will be served.; 1:56 PM
hehateme said...: Cooler story, JGT/Mexican, BBQ, then FSJ..... Put it all together for us Michael.; 1:56 PM
FSJ said...: Jet...

History with jugs..

LMAO!; 1:57 PM
Jet said...: If you only knew.; 1:57 PM
michael said...: Including or excluding stories revolving around human waste, j-z?; 1:57 PM
Hornet said...: Our women will be playing Ole Miss tomorrow afternoon. We beat them by 7 at home a month ago.; 2:03 PM
j-z said...: Your call Michael.; 2:04 PM
michael said...: Here's a quick story:

One time I was riding in the backseat of a car by myself on a road trip with a dude and some chick in the front seat. It was nighttime, so it was pretty much pitch black in the backseat. The music was playing loud. The two of them were talking, and I was just chillin out bored. So I decided I would sneak into the trunk. I pressed the button behind the seat that allowed it to fold forward and I climbed into the trunk quietly, and then pulled the seat back into place (without clicking, of course. I didn't want to get stuck in the trunk, after all).

So after about 5 minutes, I hear them saying, "Michael? Michael??? Dude, where'd you go?!" And they started slowing down to pull over and I popped out and said, "Surprise!!!" I got em good!; 2:04 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: Did Lowder get a bomb threat?; 2:04 PM
Quitstina said...: jhag, yes Lowder got a bomb threat but the police searched and found nothing and gave the all clear.; 2:06 PM
Jet said...: The Lowder Business Building did have a bomb threat today ... I wonder if it was phoned it by its name sake ... his bank stock is down to 33 cents a share.

He might want to empty out the building and get some stuff for a yard sale.; 2:07 PM
Miller said...: Now I like Mexican as much as the next guy. But, I would hate to be closed off in that car for the remainder of the drive to LR after just having had mexican for lunch.
I'm not sayin.... I'm just sayin'.; 2:08 PM
michael said...: Haley Center got a bomb threat one time when I was at Auburn. Now that was a crazy day.; 2:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica said...
I say Faker should organize a BBQ Cook off for the 2009 Iron Bowl

I think that's a great idea, esp. since it's at home.; 2:15 PM
Will said...: Bomb threat at Lowder? must've been a tough Acctng exam scheduled for today.

I bombed plenty of things in that building from 99-01.; 2:17 PM
Quitstina said...: LuvAU1968 (aka DQ Dip Cone) said...
I think that's a great idea, esp. since it's at home.

And all the hotties can bring their sleeping bags and crash here at the zoo. ;-); 2:21 PM
Monica said...: speaking of jugs...

I'd like to point out that Michael's keen observation about Faker and Kristina always showing up at the same time continues to hold water.

Faker - I don't care what you cook as long as you're serving up good meat.

Luv and I will bring the desert (and be the judges). Who else will be entering this contest?; 2:39 PM
Monica said...: My road trip stories could be held against me in a court of law.; 2:41 PM
Miller said...: I shall volunteer as a judge.; 2:41 PM
Jet said...: My judicious nature makes me well suited to serve as a judge for any BBQ cookoff.; 2:44 PM
Jet said...: FROM THE CIRCUIT OF HABOTN COUNTY ...

The statute of limitations for road trips is hereby reduced to 24 hours. Therefore the State's case against Monica is hereby dismissed.; 2:45 PM
AUBigCat said...: Road trip stories could be held against me in a court of public opinion where my wife is the judge. lol; 2:46 PM
Jet said...: Big Cat ... your avatar is BEST AVATAR EVER!!!; 2:48 PM
AUBigCat said...: Thanks Jet...I felt a little HATE coming over me today and thought I'd express myself; 2:50 PM
Jet said...: I'm on the substantive disclosure program.

I've told Mrs. Jet everything I've ever done ... except the bad things, I said someone else did.; 2:50 PM
Jet said...: From al.com ...

End of Days has arrived!

"Auburn men's basketball coach Jeff Lebo spent his lunch hour shaking hands with students at the new campus student union, urging them to come out Saturday and support the Tigers in their regular season finale against LSU."

Get your affairs in order.; 2:52 PM
michael said...: More like take all your money out of the bank and have some fun!; 2:56 PM
Jet said...: From the Life is Fickle Department ...

One bad call away from back to back BCS championships, Larry Coker is now getting ready to be the head coach at the fledgling program at Texas-San Antonio.

No word if Willie Williams will be the recruiting coordinator.; 2:57 PM
AUBigCat said...: Jay have you heard anything about the JUCO WR from Cali, Jay Wisner, coming to AU as a walk-on? His JUCO website claimes that he has "committed" to Auburn but I have seen nothing official from our end.

Jay Wisner; 2:58 PM
Quitstina said...: They gave out tickets to the elementary schools for the LSU game so whoever is going better get there early. Sounds like it will be a packed house...

(Faker, it's your turn to post now); 3:02 PM
Monica said...: Miller and Jet would make great judges.

HABOTN COUNTY = good stuff

Thank you, Judge for your mercy!

(funny Kristina)

BigCat! Is that your license plate?? It's simply delicious.; 3:10 PM
AUBigCat said...: Monica I wish I had been clever enough to get that as my license plate. But it is delicious!; 3:17 PM
Anonymous said...: Miller..I joined the Bracket Challenge....gonna let Hoopette make the picks though.
Back in the day, our office pool winners were always some chick that knew nothing about hoops.

I do well most years in the CFB Bowl pools, especially the ones that allow weighted picks.; 3:17 PM
Miller said...: I believe at last count that gets us up to 32 who have joined the HABOTN Bracket Challenge. We're just 68 shy of our goal.; 3:21 PM
Hornet said...: Just registered for the bracket challenge; 3:43 PM
michael said...: Puppet Hour is coming up. Get ready, people.; 3:43 PM
Jet said...: FROM THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HABOTN COUNTY ...

Petitioner Jane Doe seeks relief of the court to enjoin Hotties from making fecal references during Puppet Hour. Her arguments are compelling. Motion GRANTED.; 3:45 PM
michael said...: Your honor, you have been there time. I have given the people ample opportunity to just say no. But they beg, judge. Boy, do they beg.; 3:46 PM
Monica said...: Judge Jet needs his own television program.; 3:47 PM
Miller said...: Well poop!; 3:47 PM
Kevin Skelton said...: Check out this breaking news on the T-Town News about UAT & Violations

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/article/20090305/NEWS/903051972/1007?Title=NCAA-Alabama-violations-potentially-major; 3:50 PM
Jet said...: DMiller ...

You are held in contempt of court.

No Hamburger King for a week!

(GAVEL SMASH); 3:51 PM
Quitstina said...: Your Honor, I would submit to you that your ruling was in reference to puppet hour only. As Mr. Miller's remarks were made 13 minutes before puppet hour began, he be cleared.; 3:52 PM
Jet said...: It's Puppet Hour somewhere. Appeal DENIED.; 3:54 PM
michael said...: But Judge! Kristina be right!; 3:55 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: seriously, why do you need to get you affairs in order if it's the end of days. You get your affairs in order when there will be suvivors. If it's over for all of us, I'm following Mike's advice...until the money runs out, then I'm doing a nationwide bbq dine and dash tour.

I have to agree about the Mexican on a road trip issue. I have insider information that beat hacks don't digest mexican food well. It is possible that the lingering odor might still exist when wifey gets her SUV back.; 3:56 PM
Miller said...: I am submitting a written appeal, to be heard at the supreme court. I believe that ruling to be unfair as well as cruel and unusual punishment.; 3:56 PM
FSJ said...: Paladin:

Women's track team will get hammered.

They were the major offenders.; 3:56 PM
FSJ said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 3:57 PM
Miller said...: With weather like this, I need to be on a golf course somewhere.
I have determined that work is getting in the way of me having a good golf game.; 3:58 PM
michael said...: That's pretty good scoop on the beat writers + Mexican, PF.; 4:00 PM
FSJ said...: D.Miller...

I agree..

I'm going to try to play tomorrow...

Been a while.; 4:00 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Women's track? Is that how Nicky diverts the attention from his transgressions, by talking the Women's track coach into committing major infractions? Low. Absolutely Low! Booooooooooo!; 4:01 PM
Miller said...: So, who is going to take me to play one of the RTJ courses this weekend? Either Prattville or Grand National will be good.; 4:01 PM
FSJ said...: D.Miller...

I'm going to the RTJ course outside of Gadsden..

Silver Lakes

Kicks my ass every time.; 4:02 PM
AUfan said...: Just catching up with the news on UAT. This would be like busting Al Capone for not paying taxes. Sponge, I want to believe it will happen, but...; 4:02 PM
Jet said...: D Miller ...

I suggest Greenville ... great 9s (particularly Sherling and Canyon, less crowded).; 4:03 PM
Miller said...: I have never played that course, Faker. I hear it is a nice course though.; 4:03 PM
Jet said...: Contempt of court ruling against DMiller is hereby vacated, since he started talking about golf.; 4:05 PM
michael said...: If it is just the girls track team, why is it in the paper? Wouldn't it just be in the Girl's Track Monthly Newsletter sent to the parents? I mean, who would care?; 4:05 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: As the only courses I've played outside of Florida in five years, I really enjoyed the elevation changes at the RTJ courses I played last summer. Fun stuff.; 4:05 PM
FSJ said...: I forget exactly but I think the front nine is called Mindbender..and the back nine is called Heartbreaker..

The part three course is an ass kicker too.; 4:05 PM
Miller said...: I've never played Greenville either. I'm up for it on Saturday. You payin?; 4:06 PM
michael said...: Golf talk is the antithesis of Puppet Hour.; 4:08 PM
Jet said...: Unfortunately, I will be tending the greens at Casa de Jet.

Mrs. Jet has channeled her "Inner Kate" and read me the riot act about yard work.

Plus, the kidlets have some conflicts that are threatening some social plans I had made.; 4:10 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: what if the puppets are standing on the tee boxes doing commentary and biting fingers in the middle of a backswing?; 4:10 PM
michael said...: That's a sanctioned sport known as Polf. Polf talk is not the antithesis of Puppet Hour; it would be the thesis of it... or something.; 4:11 PM
Miller said...: I carry a big driver, pf.; 4:12 PM
Monica said...: I knew a Major Offenders once. He was talented and under appreciated.; 4:13 PM
michael said...: Is that to compensate for your undersized puppet, D Miller?; 4:13 PM
Jet said...: Puppets are known to scream out "YOU DA PUPPET!" a split second too early, causing Tiger Woods to slice, and his Kiwi caddie to bust a vein.; 4:13 PM
Monica said...: I thought Polf was Poof + Golf...; 4:13 PM
michael said...: Polf is in the eye of the beholder, MonD; 4:14 PM
Monica said...: I defer to your superior puppet, poof and golf knowledge.; 4:16 PM
Anonymous said...: Dangit. I sure did want UGA to lose!! But, alas, they're up 71-57 with 2:45 left.; 4:18 PM
Jet said...: Luv, you may have to remove Dip Cone from your name ... it's just too tempting.; 4:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Jet, do you feel the urge to go get one or something?; 4:21 PM
Anonymous said...: or is it tempting you to say something not-so-nice?; 4:22 PM
Jet said...: A stop thru the DQ drive thru is a major temptation.; 4:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I'm off to the gym (dammit). I'll remove the temptation in the morning (although, I thought it was cute).; 4:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I'm off to the gym (dammit). I'll remove the temptation in the morning (although, I thought it was cute).; 4:30 PM
michael said...: Someone contact the Department of Redundant Posts Department!; 4:37 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: I have made it to Little Rock, though I mist now jet across town to speak with Nell. She's holding a little get-together with the writers.

I'll post a trip report, complete with a few nice pics, around 6:30. That is my goal.

Keep it real.; 4:40 PM
chip chip said...: Now I want BBQ and DQ!
I will be having neither tonight.
Thanks for nuthin'!

Can I petition the court to have a new DQ built in Mobile? I don't think there is one within 30 minutes of me anymore...

I bought two slabs of ribs last night that have a date with my big green egg this weekend so some relief is coming eventually...; 4:43 PM
chip chip said...: Now I want BBQ and DQ!
I will be having neither tonight.
Thanks for nuthin'!

Can I petition the court to have a new DQ built in Mobile? I don't think there is one within 30 minutes of me anymore...

I bought two slabs of ribs last night that have a date with my big green egg this weekend so some relief is coming eventually...; 4:44 PM
michael said...: nice chip chip.

Jay g, ask Nell what kind of tree she would be.; 4:54 PM
Norm said...: Well, clearly Nell would be a mighty oak. That's what I think she'd say if she were hit with such an insightful question.; 5:00 PM
michael said...: What about you, gatiger? What kind of tree would you be?; 5:04 PM
Monica said...: A little get together with the writers huh? interesting...I want pictures!

Is that tree question one of Babara Walters old standby's?; 5:11 PM
Norm said...: Well I'd be best matched with a Sequoia.; 5:15 PM
Miller said...: For the afternoon crowd... a lil reminder.

Link to join Brackets

Group ID: 23214
Password: hatebama; 5:25 PM
Monica said...: You're a great steward of the bracket, Miller.; 5:54 PM
Unknown said...: PF, if the slang term you referred to earlier is used in DC, I suspect it's used by a much younger crowd than I hang with.

You do realize though that the implied insult would be aimed at the state rather than the school.; 6:14 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: I'd be the palm tree that sits on my lanai. I kill it, or so I think, once a month. It keeps coming back, though....; 6:32 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: I had an interviewer ask me what animal I'd be once. I said Human. She didn't like that, and it was probably a little controversial to say in an interview. I got the job, though.; 6:37 PM
Anonymous said...: Come on, Lady Vols!! What are you doing out there?!?!; 6:49 PM
JgobravesHAG said...: I can't sleep and I have 22 days to wait; 11:56 PM